Iranian forces see no limits in defending national interests, citizens: Defense minister

Iran’s defense minister says the country’s Armed Forces know no bounds in safeguarding the national interests and protecting the nation after the country carried out missile operations against the bases of anti-Iran terrorists and facilities run by the Israeli Mossad spy agency in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region and Syria.

Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani made the remarks on the sidelines of a cabinet session in the capital Tehran on Wednesday.

“We see no limitations in defending our national interests and the people, and will certainly do this authoritatively. No matter where threats against the Islamic Republic come from, we will react and the response will surely be proportionate, decisive and strong,” he emphasized.

Ashitani added, “We condemn terrorism anywhere in the world. We will definitely respond to any action meant to violate the [Iranian] nation’s rights, as well as any act of terror targeting people. We have already demonstrated this forcefully, and see no limits in this regard.”

The Iranian defense minister went on to say that the Islamic Republic respects the sovereignty, interests, rights and regulations as well as the territorial integrity of other countries, especially neighbors.

It, however, won’t allow anyone to cause mischief on its borders and will deal with any such move, Ashtiani emphasized.